Continued Sparkle Sells

Repairs:

Make a list of all things that need:
• Repair
• Replacement
• Cleaning
• Removal

Every property has items that need repair. Get rid of these psychic sappers. You may have learned to live with them, but the buyer hasn't.

Grab a notepad and start a thorough inspection of your property.
List everything that needs repair or replacement.

With your repair item check list in hand, begin your inspection:

• Start at the driveway
• Look critically at the front yard
• Are the sprinklers working?
• Does the lawn look good?
• Is it mowed?
• Does the driveway have oil spots?
• You get the idea.
• Now start with the roof
• How are the gutters and down spouts?
• Go inside the property and complete the same careful inspection
• Include minor and major repairs
• Look at the property as if you were the buyer
• Be meticulous. Remember buyers are looking for ways to discount your asking price

Make notes of everything that needs repair.  Estimate the cost - Check off items as you complete each repair.

It is a good idea to save repair receipts to show the buyer.

Repair Item Check List

• Leaky faucets
• Grease spots driveway and garage
• Worn siding
• Carpet (clean or replace)
• Windows clean with ammonia and water
• Replace cracked window panes
• Fresh flowers in window boxes and planters
• Replace torn screens and clean existing
• screens
• Replace front screen with a decorator door
• Clean yard (mow and get rid of weeds)
• Haul away ALL junk and debris
• Repair roof (flashings, gutters, and down
• spouts)
• New roof (provide buyer with a roofing
• warranty)
• Old appliances cleaned with undiluted bleach
• Old tubs treated with a new porcelain coat
• Clean mildew from grout or re-caulk
• Buy a new shower curtain
• Service heating and air conditioning system
• Paint exterior or give a power pressure bath
• Paint interior (off white)
• Paint or replace mail box

Bold wallpaper/drapes make room look small

Complete all repairs. If money is in short supply, consider:
• A quick cash loan of a few hundred dollars
• A equity loan if repairs are a major expense
It will be worth borrowing from your equity, as it will allow you to get top dollar for the property.

Leave nothing for the buyer to use to discount your asking price.

Completing needed repairs will get you Top Dollar.

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